Rare cr8tiv1 Posted May 8 #1 Share Posted May 8 Princess currently has 4 classes of ships: Panamax Grand/GEM Royal Sun Let's cannibalize all the good from each ship. What would you like this NEW/but old Princess ship to look like? You may not add venues that are currently not on any Princess ship. I'll start (in no particular order): 1. a theater forward and aft to spread out the entertainment 2. Gigi's 3. Grand Class Window Suites on Deck 6 4, International Cafe 5. Crooners, Wheelhouse, Explorer's Lounge 6. Keep the Piazza clear of large events 7. No smoking in the casino Your turn. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare annmarz Posted May 8 #2 Share Posted May 8 A pool with a retractable cover. An aft pool. A forward observation lounge or deck. A full promenade deck. A larger library - in a quiet place. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted May 8 #3 Share Posted May 8 Vines Skywalkers Larger balconies like Caribe on Grand class Sofa and shower doors from Sun class aka Sphere class Window seat Oceanview from Sun Splash pad No charge adult only pool and deck space (Retreat, before they surrounded it with cabins like Sky and newer). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted May 8 Author #4 Share Posted May 8 oops...I new there was a "newer" name for the Sun/Star. Thanks @reedprincess for Sphere Class. As I have mentioned in the past, no Royal/Sphere in my immediate future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCX22 Posted May 8 #5 Share Posted May 8 On the larger ships, Princess needs to open up the public center area and have it span a longer distance. The Piazza looks too crowded and cramped on the Sun Princess. Royal Caribbean pioneered this with their Royal Promenade concept and it really works to disperse the crowds. Carnival followed suit on their Excel Class and it works. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teechur Posted May 8 #6 Share Posted May 8 (edited) I believe they have resolved my wishes with the Sphere class. Larger showers with glass doors and no tubs, sofas, and lots of electrical outlets. Deeper balconies would be nice as well. Drop the charge for Alfredo's. It's only pizza! Lower the noise level in the piazza. I don't know if I will ever sail on a Sphere class ship though. Definitely not in one of those goofy Cabana mini suites. What a waste of space! Edited May 8 by Teechur Added a line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruises a year Posted May 8 #7 Share Posted May 8 Wrap around Promanade Deck. Completely, not partially, not mostly. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruises a year Posted May 8 #8 Share Posted May 8 3 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said: Princess currently has 4 classes of ships: Panamax Grand/GEM Royal Sun Let's cannibalize all the good from each ship. What would you like this NEW/but old Princess ship to look like? You may not add venues that are currently not on any Princess ship. I'll start (in no particular order): 1. a theater forward and aft to spread out the entertainment 2. Gigi's 3. Grand Class Window Suites on Deck 6 4, International Cafe 5. Crooners, Wheelhouse, Explorer's Lounge 6. Keep the Piazza clear of large events 7. No smoking in the casino Your turn. 7 out of 7. Great start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruises a year Posted May 8 #9 Share Posted May 8 3 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said: Princess currently has 4 classes of ships: Panamax Grand/GEM Royal Sun Let's cannibalize all the good from each ship. What would you like this NEW/but old Princess ship to look like? You may not add venues that are currently not on any Princess ship. I'll start (in no particular order): 1. a theater forward and aft to spread out the entertainment 2. Gigi's 3. Grand Class Window Suites on Deck 6 4, International Cafe 5. Crooners, Wheelhouse, Explorer's Lounge 6. Keep the Piazza clear of large events 7. No smoking in the casino Your turn. I'd say that we are both fans of Grand class ships. 6 out of 7 on your list are Grand class features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted May 8 Author #10 Share Posted May 8 Just now, 2 cruises a year said: I'd say that we are both fans of Grand class ships. 6 out of 7 on your list are Grand class features. Thanks for noticing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare leck57 Posted May 8 #11 Share Posted May 8 Pretty much agree with every suggestion made. From me - no room available for rock climbing walls and water slides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLCARDS82 Posted May 8 #12 Share Posted May 8 Cigar Bar,Have the themes be different from all parts of the USA,Lobster place from Maine,BBQ from KC,Seafood from SF,Hawaiian Joint for food...Call it America's Princess...Showcasing all that's great from the USA... Next Ship: Canadian Princess and so on 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted May 8 #13 Share Posted May 8 larger Vines with window seating booths for 2 aft adult pool, well, all pools, with steps and a handrail for easy access. adjustable beds and mattresses - I've become a real fan of those now 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNest93 Posted May 8 #14 Share Posted May 8 (edited) Sanctuary from Grand/Royal class ships (but able to book in advance) Retreat adult only pool from Grand/Royal class Adult only aft pool Grand/Royal class w/retractable dome Enclave from Royal/Sphere class w/salt room Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, O’Malley’s Grand/Royal/Sphere Theater from Grand class w/drink holders in chairs Window suites from Grand class 3 story MDR from Sphere class Bring back Churchills from Grand/Royal class Bathrooms w/glass shower doors from Sphere class Piazza from Grand/Royal class Wish item - non smoking casino Edited May 8 by MTNest93 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted May 8 #15 Share Posted May 8 I would like a re-imagining of the old Sun Class - smaller, less passengers, alternate ports that can handle a smaller ship. My only must haves would be Crown Grill, Crooners, Good Spirits and a slightly expanded International Café. Add an aft pool, plus a comfortable cabin with a glass screened shower. More importantly, the medallion MKII. Slightly modified to sense when you are just about to get thirsty, then orders your favorite tipple for you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNest93 Posted May 8 #16 Share Posted May 8 11 minutes ago, voljeep said: larger Vines with window seating booths for 2 aft adult pool, well, all pools, with steps and a handrail for easy access. adjustable beds and mattresses - I've become a real fan of those now Ohh, I forgot walk in steps with handrails!!! That’s a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCThunder Posted May 8 #17 Share Posted May 8 8 hours ago, annmarz said: A pool with a retractable cover. An aft pool. A forward observation lounge or deck. A full promenade deck. A larger library - in a quiet place. You just described HAL's Zaandam, and it's 25 years old... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted May 8 #18 Share Posted May 8 47 minutes ago, DCThunder said: You just described HAL's Zaandam, and it's 25 years old... I was thinking the same! Zaandam was our first HAL cruise 22 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted May 8 #19 Share Posted May 8 I really miss the Bengal Bar and the swim-up pool bar from the old Royal Princess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweidensaul Posted May 8 #20 Share Posted May 8 A running track! Royal Class got it mostly right (some tighter / narrower turns than ideal). Sphere Class seems to have made it a bit of an obstacle course. Ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLCARDS82 Posted May 8 #21 Share Posted May 8 3 minutes ago, dweidensaul said: A running track! Royal Class got it mostly right (some tighter / narrower turns than ideal). Sphere Class seems to have made it a bit of an obstacle course. Ugh! Who wants to exercise on a cruise ship some of us got enough of that in the military😱🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjack22 Posted May 8 #22 Share Posted May 8 Smaller ships for me. I don't like these "mega" ships. I loved the Coral Princess! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Musky Ike Posted May 8 #23 Share Posted May 8 Expedition class: Princess river and great lakes ships. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare annmarz Posted May 8 #24 Share Posted May 8 I forgot to add more outlets and USB ports. Good reading lights by the bed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCThunder Posted May 8 #25 Share Posted May 8 2 hours ago, Lady Arwen said: I was thinking the same! Zaandam was our first HAL cruise 22 years ago. I did 28 days on Zaandam going up the Amazon River in February/March. It was an incredible cruise. If Princess or HAL would build some new small (1500 passenger) ships, offer unique itineraries and not charge the moon for the trip. they could lock up a new market. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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